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Marina Cantina

3.9 (703 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Elote and snapper ceviche
Brandywyne D.

Food and drinks were delicious. Parking sucked but there's a hotel nearby that does a flat $20 if the lots are full.

Grouper Tacos
Cara P.

Solid spot at Clearwater marina! Lots of fans in the outside space to fight the heat and enjoy the views. Margaritas were lovely and food was all great. Particularly enjoyed the ceviche. Service was a little slow for how dead it was but pleasant and we weren't in a hurry. Parking is a pain. Just come ready to accept that.

Mexican Street Corn
Ashleigh C.

As far as food on Clearwater Beach goes, this was pretty good! I went with folks who like to share so I was able to try lots of dishes. Jalapeño Cornbread is a must! Not overly spicy and not dry. Empanadas were good. Guacamole was my least favorite dish that I tried. The flavor just wasn't there for me. Blackberry margarita was so good! They do offer bottomless mimosas and margaritas!! Chili Relleno were really good! The sauce that they drizzle on top was the perfect finishing touch. Mexican Street Corn was delicious. It wasn't drowning in mayo which tend to steer me away from it but this one was the perfect consistency. Al Pastor Tacos were good but they use shredded pork and I am used to chucks(?) so they were not what I had in mind but the flavors was good. I forgot the name of the dessert but it was like a churro bottom with ice cream and sauce. It was a nice way to end the meal. The parking is a bit tricky. You can only pay for 30 minutes and then you have to get a code from the restaurant to extend your parking time so you have to go back out to the parking meter to extend the time. Overall we had a good experience here. The views are amazing and the restaurant has a nice quality about it.

Alex M.

Super random but we stumbled in this place as we were looking for a specific shop in the area and I am so glad that we did. We got to sit in the outside bar and chat with the bartender outside and he wasn't awesome guy down to earth and loved the area so he gave us some other places to try out which was awesome. We had a few different things and everything was delicious. I drink was phenomenal. The view was beautiful and we really enjoyed sitting here for a while. If you're ever in the area, I do highly recommend you coming here and having their guacamole as well

Ahi Tuna Tostadas
Jean C.

Went with some friends for Saturday brunch. The service was very good and enjoyed sitting rooftop. Cocktails were fair for the price. Food was delicious enjoyed the ahi tuna tostadas. Plantains appetizer were tasty as well as the street corn. Nice place to hang out.

Shrimp & Scallop Ajillo

My wife and I were amazing how good the food was!! The shrimp and scallops ajillo was so good. Worth every penny! My absolutely loved the tequila chicken. Staff was super friendly. Great atmosphere and great view of the marina.

Blacked Shrimp tacos
Monica G.

My family and I came in for a vacation last week to this area. I was in charge looking for restaurants on this trip & this place did not disappoint We started with some appetizers (got there right at Happy Hour) Chicken skewers 10/10 , nachos 8.5/10 & shrimp ceviche 11/10 this was delicious!! For dinner we had Blacked shrimp tacos 11/10 really great flavor, my brother got the Al pastor tacos 10/10, my bf got the Pork belly tacos 9/10. Everyone else said their meals were good as well. Our waiter was very attentive, kind and informed & he was able to split our checks. We can't wait to be back someday in Clearwater

View from outdoor seating
Dulcie C.

Was craving Mexican food and decided on this restaurant. The location is delightful, overseeing the marina and across the way from a parking lot. (Be careful though, parking enforcement is super strict.) It's casual but some people were in dressy casual attire. Our server Kurt, was so professional and attentive. He was always at our table ready to serve us at the perfect time, like if he could read our minds. His recommendations were on point and just helped make the experience enjoyable. The food was incredible! We went to celebrate a birthday and ate outside under the shaded portion of the seating area. My hands down favorite is the Key Lime pie. I couldn't leave Florida without trying it. The merengue has lime zest in it, the slice was heaven! The food is not your typical greasy Mexican food. It's lighter and elevated. I highly recommend the trio empanadas, the ceviche (ask for their Habanero sauce for extra punch), and their asada burrito. The restaurant offers a complimentary dessert for birthday peeps.

Mexican Street Corn - delicious.
Ani J.

We found this restaurant when we were visiting Pier 60 Marina in Clearwater, FL. The staff were very friendly, especially our server. This restaurant has both outdoor and indoor seating, and faces the marina. The food was quite good, even for vegetarians. One thing to note - the portion sizes are quite generous. Thanks to our server, we ordered kids food to share between them and that was sufficient. Even we adults could have shared. Here is all we ordered: - Chips and Salsa: yummy. We devoured those chips. - Guacamole: this was quite well made. Not bland at all. - Garden Quesadillas: this was absolutely delicious. Not too cheesy at all, and very well seasoned. Loved it. - Crispy Cauliflower and Mushroom Tacos: this was very mediocre. The cauliflower pieces were r we in big and not seasoned at all. The avocado was bland too. I barely ate one of the tacos. The kids loved their food. The ambiance and vibe was great. Overall, a great place to dine when in Clearwater. Highly recommend.

Purple Reign
Jonathan S.

Stopped for cocktails after dinner and we've always enjoyed this place. It has amazing views ( especially at sunset ). This is a great place if you're looking for ambiance or views. The service is pretty good and the drinks are pretty tasty and the bartenders are pretty good and friendly.

Christina G.

Great selection of drinks, but much better when you can eat/drink outside. Beginning of January, Tampa is going through surprisingly cold weather. Maybe it's not that surprising since the rest of the country is getting hit by an arctic snowstorm, but it was in the 40s-50s when we came, which felt way too cold to sit outside. That being said, they did have heat pits and a few brave souls were sitting outside. I didn't realize they have indoor seating. On a normal day, I would venture to say nobody would choose to sit inside, because the decor isn't that nice. It was kind of dark, with wooden tables and metal chairs. It almost felt like I was in a dive bar in a way. It was also empty on a Friday night (again, most likely people were going to places that they'd go to when it's cold) so there wasn't that much hustle and bustle. The standouts are the drinks. I got the mad mango which has compo brava plata, mango puree, sliced jalapenos, agave, fresh lime juice, tajin spiced rim. It was delicious and I would absolutely get it again. There were more craft cocktails on the menu that caught my eye so this is a place I'd come for multiple drinks. I also got the short rib tacos and were surprised by how quickly they came out. I thought they were good, not great. I'd probably choose something else on the menu next time. Our server was very nice. He was the right level of attentive. Overall I would definitely come back, just when the weather is nicer.

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Monday 3/23/26 11:45am This Resturant won't disappoint you. The food is fabulous and fresh. We started with the chips and salsa for $5. The salsa was hearty and fresh. I have never had such a fresh and thick salsa, it is the best I've ever had. I ordered the fish tacos with a side of pico. The fish tacos or fills with one piece of mahi-mahi and cabbage, and they too were out of this world. I didn't have the jalapeño cream, because it would be too hot for me. My husband ordered the burrito with shredded beef and he said it was fabulous and would order it again.

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Good service. Great food and excellent drinks. We loved the restaurant with excellent views of the marina.

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They do not have valet. In addition, parking is not free. Most of the time all the parking spaces are filled so be patient. The restaurant can give you a discount code for the paid parking but it must be done in advance when you register your space… 

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